Revision question · Safety margins

In which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase?

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In the rain

In fog

At night

In strong winds

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In the rainThis was the right answer

Extra care should be taken in wet weather. On wet roads, your stopping distance could be double that in dry conditions.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule 227Highway Code rule · Wet roads need more stopping space; dropping back restores the gap after a vehicle cuts in.Rule 168Highway Code rule · Wet roads need more stopping space; dropping back restores the gap after a vehicle cuts in.

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